Seeking Answers for Florida State and All College Football Fans
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced a formal investigation into the College Football Playoff committee’s decision to exclude Florida State from the playoffs. The state is looking into whether there was any anticompetitive conduct involved in the process.
Questioning the Result
In a video posted on social media, Attorney General Moody expressed her concerns about the committee’s decision, stating, “No rational person or college football fan can look at this situation and not question the result.” She believes that the NCAA, conferences, and the College Football Playoff committee should be held accountable under antitrust laws.
An Investigation for All
Moody emphasized that her investigation is not just about Florida State but also about all schools, teams, and fans of college football. “In Florida, merit matters,” she asserted. The attorney general’s office is demanding answers and seeking to determine if there was any partiality in the committee’s decision-making process.
Response from the Committee
While the College Football Playoff committee has yet to receive any communication from the attorney general, executive director Bill Hancock issued a statement in response. He called the investigation an “overly aggressive reaction to a college football ranking” and stated that they would carefully review the demand for information.
Support from Others
Florida Senator Rick Scott welcomed Moody’s investigation, expressing his support on social media. He tweeted, “Good! For more than a week, the @CFBPlayoff Selection Committee has been hiding & evading my demands for transparency after excluding #FSU. I welcome @AGAshleyMoody’s efforts to force accountability.”
Looking for Transparency
As the investigation unfolds, college football fans across the country are eager to see if any wrongdoing will be uncovered. The focus is on ensuring fairness and transparency in the College Football Playoff process, not only for Florida State but for all teams and fans alike.
